Friday, April 16, 2010

DIY 40W laser cutter

DIY 40W laser cutter: "

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Bdring of buildlog.net built this 40W laser engraver cutter from scratch. The goal is to make a laser cutter for under $1000. Excellent work!



The recent Epilog Laser Challenge at Instructables.com got me thinking about building a low cost CNC laser. The engraver they had as the prize had a list price of about $8,000. The income tax on that would be quite a lot. I thought a larger more powerful machine could easily be built for less than the amount you would have to pay for the tax. The Epilog Zing 16 is 30W with an area of 16' x 20'. Try to beat that for less than $1,000. I understand that a huge part of what you get from Epilog is software, safety, support and a guarantee, so it is not a really fair challenge.


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Thursday, April 15, 2010

eBuddy IM

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Get the best instant messaging experience with eBuddy! Features: Fast and reliable messenger, Chat with multiple MSN, Facebook, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, GTalk & MySpace accounts, All IM friends in one buddy list, Run in background & new message alerts, Messages sent as data, not SMS/Text.


Price: Free


AndroidTapp.com Android App Review:


Pros & Cons:


Pros



  • Multiple instant messenger chat client

  • Includes Facebook chat

  • Some battery saving considerations when enabled however delays messages


Cons



  • eBuddy account required to connect to other messenger clients (understandable part of their business model)


Features:


eBuddy IM Android App integrates many messenger and chat clients plus allows you to navigate through each with ease. Features multiple messenger clients, start chats, view friends quick profile, see friends status, change eBuddy status, emoticons and even send a buzz. For those whom griped about Facebook apps for Android does not include chat, here is an app for it!


Initially you need to sign up for an eBuddy ID (typical information required is username, password and email). Choose whatever messenger client you commonly use as it gives access to them simultaneously. For instance, Yahoo IM will show all your friends who you have in your contact list and who may currently be online. Allowing you to chat and message with them from the app, the upper tab has all the messenger clients listed. Once signed in, you receive notifications in the window shade, updates and messages all from one app.



eBuddy IM Buddies
eBuddy IM Chats
eBuddy IM Accounts
eBuddy IM Emoticons

Usefulness & Ease of Use:


This is highly recommended for those who use multiple messenger clients. After logging in you have the freedom to constantly switch between different messenger services with ease.


Frequently Used:


User dependent on instant messenger chat needs


Interface:


The user interface is well organized and makes mobile chats easy.



AndroidTapp.com Rating


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Should you Download eBuddy IM? Yes! Chat on Multiple Platforms with eBuddy IM!



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Friday, April 9, 2010

Pixels take over in this cute animation

Pixels take over in this cute animation: "



PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.
Uploaded by onemoreprod. - Watch original web videos.


What happens when pixels are set free from an old TV? PURE CHAOS!


'Pixels' was created by Patrick Jean and follows a swarm of pixels as they take over New York all while set to some pretty groovy music. The pixels create some iconic videogame characters to help in their pixely destruction of the city to the point the entire planet is consumed.


You know, if you really think about it, everything we see in real life is nothing more than trillions upon trillions of pixels. Snap!


Amazing Pixels Video for Old School Geeks [Walyou -- Thanks, GrumpyTurtle!]

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Animals That Can Live Without Oxygen Discovered, Aliens Basically Guaranteed to Exist Now [Science]

Animals That Can Live Without Oxygen Discovered, Aliens Basically Guaranteed to Exist Now [Science]: "
Scientists have just discovered the first multicellular animals that can survive entirely without oxygen. They live in the L'Atalante Basin in the Mediterranean Ocean, a place with salt brine so thick it doesn't mix with oxygen-containing waters above. More »



Wednesday, April 7, 2010

The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird [Airplanes]

The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird [Airplanes]: "The Thrill of Flying the SR-71 Blackbird [Airplanes]: '
I can tell you about the SR-71 Blackbird's titanium frame, its Pratt&Whitney J58-P4 engines, or its genesis. But that's not important. What really matters is the thrill of flying it in an extremely dangerous mission, as remembered by this pilot.-JD More »